How far is Reading, PA from Coatesville, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Coatesville, PA is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Coatesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Coatesville.
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Start on Penn Street
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2600 ft · 52 sec · South 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
2135 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Beckersville, Morgantown
2831 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1786 ft · 35 sec · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 49 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Conestoga Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Conestoga Road
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Turn right onto North Manor Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Manor Road
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Continue on North Manor Road
7 mi · 13 min · North Manor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Manor Road
40 m · 3 sec · South Manor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Manor Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Manor Road
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Coatesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Morgantown Expressway
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Coatesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Coatesville?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Reading and 15.5 miles from Coatesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Coatesville.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Coatesville. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coatesville
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,006 |
| Coordinates | 39.9831600, -75.8238400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coatesville (-75.82384, 39.98316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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